Paul Hughes has lately spoken out concerning the critical damage that has sidelined him from his upcoming battle.
“Huge Information” was set to headline PFL Belfast in opposition to Jay Jay Wilson on April 16 on the SSE Area in Belfast, Northern Eire. Nonetheless, the promotion introduced on Wednesday that he has been compelled out of the bout after sustaining a significant knee damage.
The 28-year-old Irishman might be changed by fellow countryman Darragh Kelly, who was initially scheduled to face Sergio Cossio on the identical card and can now tackle Wilson on quick discover.
Following his withdrawal, Paul Hughes expressed his disappointment, having been eagerly wanting ahead to competing on residence soil.
Paul Hughes Shares Emotional Assertion After Pulling Out Of PFL Belfast
Paul Hughes took to social media to deal with his sudden withdrawal from the PFL Belfast principal occasion after struggling a knee damage in coaching, sharing a heartfelt message through which he expressed how devastated he’s and apologized to his followers and supporters.
“Huge Information” additionally revealed that the damage is extreme sufficient that it couldn’t be delayed any additional, with surgical procedure scheduled for subsequent week.
“I’m out of PFL Belfast. Did the whole lot I presumably may. Surgical procedure subsequent week to repair the difficulty. I’m sorry to all my supporters. I’m completely crushed… I might be again as quickly as humanly potential. The impediment is the best way,” Hughes wrote on Instagram.
Hughes was final seen in motion on the PFL Champions Collection in Dubai in October 2025, the place he dropped a unanimous decision in a rematch in opposition to reigning light-weight champion Usman Nurmagomedov. Previous to that defeat, the previous Cage Warriors light-weight champion had rebounded from his first assembly with Nurmagomedov by scoring a 42-second knockout win over Bruno Miranda in Might 2025.
“Huge Information” at present holds an expert report of 14-3, together with a 2-2 run within the PFL.
